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Boom Recession Boom – USA

As spring will be followed by winter, prosperity and economic growth will be followed by recession. New jobs are scarce, while old jobs may be gone tomorrow. So you have concluded that recession is not the time to venture abroad for further studies?

Quite contrarily, despite the ongoing recession, now is the best time for students to go abroad for further studies or even take a break and enhance your current qualifications. Hard to believe, well, here’s the simple explanation. We all know recession is the best time for investment as every investment is available at a lower cost. Then why not invest in education so you fetch better returns at the time of boom. This is an advice not only given by education counselors, but also a fact vouched for by thousands of students who are heading to various Top Universities USA for the coming academic year. Even universities in USA have announced an increase in number of applications for Fall 09.

Experts give the US economy a year to recover and two years to start booming again. By the time students enrolled for Fall 09 graduate, the US economy will be in the recovery stage. And it will be the ideal time as a fresher to step in the market and grab the best of the numerous opportunities available.

Alternately if you choose not to enroll this year, you will be competing for jobs which are scarce. If you think of enrolling after 2 years, you will be in college when the economy and job market will be booming. So don’t go against the flow of the world, but instead walk with its pace.

International students can work for 20 hrs per week on/off campus during term and 40hrs per week on/off in vacation time. After graduation, international students are allowed to work for one year what is known as OPT (optional practical training). Students of science, technology, engineering and mathematics streams have an OPT period of 29 months.

The right thing to do is to choose the career of your interest and arm yourself with the requisite degree. Degrees in healthcare, medicine, teaching, art, music, literature, MBA in business and finance or hotel management will continue to get you good job opportunities.

“It is a myth that recession has hit the field of education in the US. I have seen so many international students like me queuing up for degrees in the coming year,” said Poonam Mahadik, 21, who is planning to major in psychology at (SUNY Plattsburgh) Fall 09.

It is the long lived stereotype that education in USA is unaffordable. A wide spectrum of tuition fees, accommodation options and financial help from the institutions in the form of scholarships, fee waivers etc makes US education affordable.

Understanding the situation the students are in, many universities are giving a helping hand by increasing the amount of scholarships offered. One of them is Johnson &Wales University which has increased the scholarships for international students for Fall 09.

So what are you waiting for? With admissions still open at selected universities for Fall 09 intake all you need to do is come to Edwise to make the right investment and head to the USA for the experience of a life time.

Sushil Sukhwani
Director
Edwise

Released: 13th April 2009 in Edu Times

Study in USA - The American Dream

Study in USA - The American Dream

'The Land Where Dreams Can Come True'- These words truly define the US, a federal republic founded by intellectuals coming together from different parts of the world.

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A multicultural society, the US boasts of excellent opportunities be it in education, career, or living.

US education is one of the best in the world with more than 4800 universities catering to undergraduate and postgraduate education needs. There is no program that the US education system does not offer. The well known universities include Columbia University, MIT, California State University, Embry Riddle, Long Island University, Hult International Business School to name a few.

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Mayumi Kowta Director, International Programs, California State University Channel Islands says “According to the Institute for International Education's research, the number of international students currently enrolled at U.S. Universities during the 2010 – 11 academic year is 823,277.  The US is clearly the number one destination for prospective international students from all over the world.  The US universities not only prepare students for academic success but also help international students succeed in culturally diverse environment in business and social settings.  I believe, this is a long term trend and would like to encourage all prospective international students to explore the opportunity.” 

The US follows an experiential education system where both theory and practical experience is given equal importance. US universities are flexible in course choices and duration of completion of programs. For example, a 4 year undergraduate degree can be completed in as less as 3 years. The popular intakes are September and January, although quite a few universities have additional intakes open for international students. Most universities follow a deadline system and few universities have open rolling admission. Generally, prospective undergraduates have to take SAT and TOEFL/IELTS exam, while prospective graduates have to take GRE/GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS.

 

Numerous funding opportunities are available to meritorious students through scholarships, assistant ships, and student loans. International students can take advantage of the part time employment opportunities available as they progress through their program and full time employment opportunities available after completion of their degree.

Rick Groleau, Assistant Director of International Admissions, Southern New Hampshire University says "Nothing can replace an experience of getting your undergraduate or graduate degree in the USA.  The time spent with fellow students and faculty, experiencing academic and work related internships will be key to your success.  Your network of classmates and contacts are befitting an international experience needed for todays leaders."

We represent over 150 institutions in USA. However we help students enroll in any other institutions of their choice and we charge a reasonable service fee, giving special attention to admission formalities such as students application, highlighting the areas essential for a well-presented, error free application. We assist with References and the 'all-important' Statement of Purpose. We follows up with the chosen Universities and ensure Positive and Quick Response. We have exhaustive information prospectus, brochures, CD's & application forms, etc. We provide personalized training for the standardized tests such as GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and PTE (Mumbai only).

So what you are waiting for, go for it now! Visit today and fulfill your American Dream.

Sushil Sukhwani

Director, Edwise

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